Mechanical Designer
Job Description
Title: Solidworks Drafter Designer
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $30/hr to $35/hr based on experience
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
- Develop and update BOMs and engineering documentation
- Assist engineers with design changes and product development
- Review drawings for accuracy and manufacturability
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams
- 1–3 years of SolidWorks design experience preferred
- Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and GD&T
- Associate’s degree or technical education in Mechanical Design/Engineering preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Manufacturing or packaging equipment experience is a plus
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Principal Recruiter
Steve Stabley is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with close to 30 years of technical recruiting experience, including more than 23 years with Sterling. Throughout his career, Steve has built deep expertise in the automation and manufacturing industries, helping clients identify and hire highly skilled engineering and technical talent.
Steve has successfully sourced and placed engineers and technicians with many of the leading automation companies throughout the greater Chicagoland area. His industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and understanding of technical hiring needs allow him to connect qualified candidates with opportunities where they can make an immediate and lasting impact.